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Startup of the Week - Knowledge Recycled
by: Startacus Admin ~ 12th November 2020
Knowledge Recycled is an online platform that is providing a range of virtual classes provided by world-renowned experts from the world of food and drink...
Even though most of us have spent more time at home in the past year, thanks to technology, we are still able to do new things. Admittedly we might not be travelling or visiting nice restaurants, however we can still enjoy new and unique fo...
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Tips on navigating and thriving as a small business during the Covid crisis
by: Startacus Admin ~ 14th May 2020Artisan food and drink producers from the Butlers Larder share tips on navigating and thriving as a small business during the Covid crisis.
Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses has brought together an array of exciting, artisan food and drink producers from across the North to create “The Butlers Larder”– a delivery service of fresh groceries to homes in Mers...
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Startup of the Week - Cogz
by: Startacus Admin ~ 24th April 2020
The agri startup Cogz, that's tackling food waste directly...
As we all know, food waste is a huge problem globally and it has significant financial, environmental and ethical costs. Therefore any challenge or initiative that can go some way to address this problem ought to be supported. And that is what we are aiming to do by giving this week’s startup of the week accolade to Cogz.Cogz&n...
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Young Foodies launches Mighty Small, the supermarket of small brands
by: Startacus Admin ~ 17th April 2020Young Foodies launches Mighty Small, a new online supermarket with community at its core, dedicated to small independent challenger brands.
Despite the taxing impact of COVID-19, many small FMCG businesses will see opportunity in pivoting to online to boost sales. But how do they find and sell to the consumer? Step foward Mighty Small, an ecommerce platform launched by Young Foodies, al...
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Chilled drinks delivery service Drinkly tastes early success
by: Startacus Admin ~ 18th August 2019Chilled beers, wines and spirits delivered in one hour, thanks to Edinburgh-based tech startup Drinkly.
Alcohol is one of life’s delights. Depressant, dehydrator, arch-nemesis of our liver...it’s got it all!
But what if - and we hope you’re sitting down for this - you can’t get your hands on any?! Does your party run dry halfway through? Is all the glaring from...
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10 FMCG startups selected for first Seedrs accelerator
by: Startacus Admin ~ 24th July 201910 FMCG startups have been selected for the first Seedrs FMCG accelerator, which aims to help FMCG startups raise capital on the platform, giving the founders access to VC investors, supermarket buyers, branding experts and more through a series of workshops.
Running over 7 weeks, the accelerator ends with the startups launching a funding round on the Seedrs platform. Fast becomin...
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Seedrs FMCG Accelerator Programme to help 10 UK-based FMCG businesses
by: Startacus Admin ~ 3rd July 2019Seedrs have launched their first FMCG Accelerator Programme dedicated to helping up to 10 UK-based FMCG businesses raise capital through equity crowdfunding. But be quick and apply as applications close 17th July 2019.
Seedrs allows all types of investors to invest as little or as much as they like in businesses they believe in and share in their success. And it allows ambitious businesses in all...
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Dairy free ice cream brand Coconuts Naturally seeks the crowd
by: Startacus Admin ~ 25th January 2019Award-winning Cornwall-based dairy-free ice cream brand, Coconuts Naturally, announces big ambitions for 2019, kicking off with a crowdfunding campaign on leading European equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs, from which investment will support the company’s expansion into a leading UK supermarket and beyond.
Launched in 2015, the business achieved more than 100% sales growth every year in i...
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Startup of the Week - Craved
by: Startacus Admin ~ 19th December 2018The lowdown on Craved, the startup platform that is showcasing craft food and drink from across the UK...
With the festive season virtually upon us, it’s pretty likely that enjoying good food and drink will be high on the agenda for many of us. We can of course enjoy quality food and drink at any time of the year - it’s not just a Christmas thing! Our latest startup of the week are on...
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Emily Crisps bags healthy £1m investment
by: Startacus Admin ~ 4th October 2018It's been a good week or so for East London startup snack-brand Emily Crisps, spearheaded by founder, CEO and female entrepreneur, Emily Wong, who having successfully raised over £1 million investment in equity crowdfunding, also picked up a prestigious Grocer New Product Award for 2018.
The crowdfunding investment via Seedrs will be used to help to accelerate the growth of Emily ...
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